PARENT ORIENTATION II

1. PARENT ORIENTATION II Dean of Students and Student Services

2. Mission and Vision • Envisions changing lives by expanding educational opportunities, championing creativity, and preparing leaders for a changing world • Vision for Future: “CSULB is committed to being an outstanding teaching- intensive, research-driven university that emphasizes student engagement, scholarly and creative achievement, civic participation, and global perspectives”

3. Dean of Students Office • TRANSITIONS • RESPONSIBILITIES • SAFETY

4. Transitions • Letting Go • New Phase of relationship with your students • Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA)Act of 1972

5. Responsibilities • College=Job • Campus REGS (csulb.edu/regs), Regulation XX Standards for Student Conduct • Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs - ATOD 1-2-3 • Campus Climate, Freedom of Speech Issues

6. DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS For Freshmen to Seniors • develop competencies • move toward autonomy and independence • move forward in successfully managing emotions • establish identity • develop mature interpersonal relationships • develop purpose • develop integrity Arthur Chickering

7. STUDYING First-year students on average report only occasional contact (once or twice a month) with their professors. More than half (56%) of all full-time students devote approximately 15 hours or less preparing for class; about 10% spend 5 or less hours preparing for class. On average faculty members expect a typical student to spend approximately 16.5 hours per week preparing for class. Research indicates studying more hours per week has a positive effect on first-year students GPA. Students who study 21 hours or more per week on average have an increased GPA by .12 compared to students who study 6 to 20 hours per week realized about a .04 point advantage during their first-year . What matters to grades is not only the amount of the time spent studying, but also how efficiently that time is used. (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie, & Gonyea, 2008)

8. Studying and Balance • Students who spend more time participating in co-curricular activities, working off-campus, & relaxing or socializing typically have lower first-year grades. For example, compared to students involved in co-curricular activities 5 or less hours per week, those who participated between 6 and 20 hours per week had a .06 point disadvantage in their first-year GPA; students who spent 21 or more hours per week earned a .11 lower GPA. • Being involved in co-curricular activities has a strong positive impact on the students’ probability of returning for their 2nd year: • Students involved in co-curricular activities 5 or less hours per week have a .88 probability of returning • Students who are involved 6 to 20 hours a week have a .94 probability of returning • Students who devote 21 or more hours per week have a .95 probability of returning • (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie, & Gonyea, 2008)

9. UNIVERSITY POLICE Main Station: 562/985-4101 or 911 24 hours service/7 days a week http://daf.csulb.edu/offices/ppfm/police/ Substation: Located in the University Student Union on the 2nd Floor, USU-237 562/985-8538 Monday- Friday 9am-10pm

10. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (SHS) 562/985-4771 Student health center www.csulb.edu/shs

11. SHS Clinic • We are a nationally accredited ambulatory health care facility. • California licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, etc. • We provide most family practice services. • No cost for clinic visits.

12. SHS Clinic • $45 student health fee included in tuition pays for services. • CSULB has the lowest health fee of all the CSU campuses. • You do not need insurance to be seen at the health center. • Health insurance is highly recommended for services not provided at SHS, after hours care and for emergencies. www.uhcsr.com/csulb

13. SHS Services

14. SHS Pharmacy • SHS Pharmacy charges discount (at-cost) prices for prescription medication as well as over-the-counter drugs and items.

15. SHS Lab & X-ray • Our lab is state-certified. • We perform various routine lab tests at no cost or low cost to students. • We use computerized radiography at no cost to our students. We only charge for copies of x-rays. • We do not provide ultrasound, MRI, or CT imaging.

16. SHS Vaccinations • Required immunizations for freshmen: • Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) • If the student attended public high school in California, they have met the requirements. • Students living on-campus in the residence halls are required to get the Meningitis vaccination. • Immunization Clinic • Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am year round. No appointment is needed, except for Gardasil.

17. SHS-Health Resource Center • The HRC provides students with health information as well as free services. • Nutrition Counseling • HIV Counseling and Testing • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Counseling • Sexual Health Awareness Workshop (SHAW) • Outreach presentations for students, student organizations, and the campus community • Health education counseling • Men’s Health Clinic

18. SHS-Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs ATOD develops innovative, campus-wide programs and services to promote safe and healthy choices in ATOD-related issues. • Outreach & Promotion (Octsoberfest, Smorgasport, Shamrock N’ Roll) • e-CHUG (alcohol risk) , e-TOKE (marijuana risk) • QUIT NOW – Smoking Cessation Program • AA meetings • Step 1-2-3 Education/Disciplinary Plan

19. SHS-Family PACT Program • The Family PACT program provides reproductive health services for free to men and women who are eligible. • These free services include well woman exams, STI testing, and birth control. •  Family PACT is available to all CSULB Students who meet the eligibility requirements for the program. • Onsite enrollment

20. SHS Confidentiality • We respect our students’ confidentiality and privacy. • Students 18 years and older have the right to consent (or refuse) medical treatment and maintain their confidentiality over their medical records. • Students under 18 years old need to have a Consent for Treatment form signed and faxed to SHS at (562)985-1644. • We cannot provide health information about your child (18 or older) to you without written permission from your child. • By law, reproductive health services can be provided to patients at any age without parental consent.

21. SHS on Facebook • Students may “like” our Facebook page and view daily updates and announcements. • http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Csulb-Student-Health-Services/161070223957758

22. SHS Beach Balance • To provide a holistic approach to wellness, SHS has collaborated with CAPS and DSS to coordinate Beach Balance in the Recreation and Wellness center. • Services include: • Bio-feedback • Nutrition counseling • Body fat measurements • Modified exercises • Educational workshops

23. COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) • 562/985-4001 • BROTMAN HALL, ROOM 226 • www.csulb.edu/caps

24. CAPS

25. CAPS Parents are important players in a student’s well-being and success at Cal State Long Beach.At the same time, studentsare young adults who need to learn about self-reliance.

26. CAPS Your sons and daughters will be working hard to prepare academically for their lives as adults. But the college years are also a critical time of life when your sons and daughters work on other major life tasks:

27. CAPS Not just intellectual growth, but… • Learning to live independently • Make difficult choices • Accept responsibility • Form relationships with others • Contribute to the community • Further develop a sense of identity and purpose in life

28. CAPS As licensed mental health professionals, our CAPS counselors are experienced in helping students who are depressed, anxious, or have other psychological problems. • Psychologists • Psychiatrist • Social Worker

29. CAPS Some students… just want a safe place to vent and find some support.

30. CAPS There is no problem or issue that is “too small” to discuss. If something is big enough to bother your son or daughter, it’s big enough to talk about with a counselor.

31. CAPS What if they make the wrong choice?

32. CAPS

33. CAPS There are ways out of a bad situation and into a good one, and counselors in CAPS are there to help students with this. The sooner students come to see a counselor about their problems, the more likely they will find a good solution.

34. CAPS We encourage you to become familiar with the information on CAPS website (www.csulb.edu/caps) to learn about concerning symptoms and to become familiar with our services. In this way we can be effective partners for our students’ mental health and well-being.

35. CAPS

36. Student Life & Development(SLD) 562/985-4181 University Student Union, Room 215 www.csulb.edu/sld

37. SLD-Types of Opportunity • One-Day – Make A Difference Day, Sporting • Event, Movie Preview, Nobel • Laureate Lecture • Weekend – Teamwork, Human Relations • Summit • On-Going – Club Involvement, Intramurals, • Leadership Academy

38. SLD-Lois J. Swanson Leadership Academy 7 Required Workshops • Creating Your Vision • Communication Skills • Conflict Management • Personal Exploration • Multiculturalism • Ethical Decision Making • Leadership Theories Benefits beyond the training: • Nationally recognized • Guaranteed letter of recommendation • Medallion to wear at Graduation • Recognition at our Annual Celebration of Leadership 5 elective workshops Community Service “Theory to Practice”

39. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER 562/985-4151 Brotman Hall, Room 250 www.careers.csulb.edu

40. Career Development Center

41. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE & PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS • For Students: • Assists students in achieving their academic goals and enhancing their personal, intellectual, and social development. • Advocates for students • Collaborates with campus-wide academic and student support services to provide targeted services and assistance to students • (Division of Student Services= 21 Departments and Offices)

42. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE & PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS • Provides Scholarship opportunities and information • Partners for Success Faculty Mentoring Students Program • Provides students with an experienced faculty mentor for guidance and individual advising relating to college transitions, academics and major selection. • For Parents: • Acts as the main resource for parents questions • Provides an informative website with featured articles • Provides the Parent Handbook as an informative resource

43. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE Student Success: GRADUATION

44. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE Student Success Includes • Student Background Characteristics • Demographics & Pre-College Academics • Institutions Structural Characteristics • Interactions with Faculty, Student Affairs Professionals, and Peers • Student Perceptions of the Learning Environment • Quality of effort students devote to educationally purposeful activities • (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie, & Gonyea, 2008)

45. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE Why do students leave college? • Change of Major • Financial Issues • Family Demands • “Unfit” to campus climate/culture • Level of academic and social engagement • (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie, & Gonyea, 2008)

46. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE Research on College Student Development indicates… The time and energy students at any institution devote to educationally purposeful activities is the greatest predictor of their cognitive and personal development. (Bridges, Cambridge, Kuh, & Leegwater, 2005)

47. Dean of Students Office What academic factors influence success in college? • Grades and GPA • Personal value and relevance of learning • Academic self-motivation (pro-activity) • Affect toward courses and school • Involvement in learning and studying • Identification with academic norms and values • Identification with the student role

48. Number of friends in college/university • Personal contact with faculty and staff • Affect toward and immersion in the college experience • Internalized student identity with the institution • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for learning and achievement • *Social Factors are more important to your success than academic ones. Dean of Students Office What social factors influence success in college?*

49. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE How does a degree impact your earnings? • Some high school $21,600 • High school diploma $30,800 • Some college $35,700 • Associate degree $37,600 • Bachelor’s degree $49,900 • Master’s degree $59,500 • Professional degree $79,400 • Doctorate $95,700

50. DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE How does society benefit economically by having more college graduates? Public Economic • Greater Productivity • Increased Tax Revenues • Increased Consumption • Increased Workforce Flexibility • Decreased Reliance on Government Financial Support Personal Economic • Higher Salaries and Benefits • Employment • Higher Savings Levels • Improved Working Conditions • Personal/Professional Mobility